In addition to his scientific illustrations, Ján further lends to understanding about our natural world as a hike leader for the Sierra Club and in his collaboration with the Kings Park Heritage Museum as host to a series of natural history videos used for educational purposes in the local school district.  Additionally, he is actively involved in conservation work through a variety of organizations including the North American Native Fish Association (NANFA), the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators and as a Board Member of the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation.